Angostura trifoliata

Angostura trifoliata is a plant native to South America. It is an evergreen, growing 18 to 24 metres (59 to 79 ft) tall.^[2] The leaves are composed of three ovoid lanceolate leaflets. The flowers are purplish-white.^[3]

Angostura trifoliata
Illustration of Angostura trifoliata as Galipea officinalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Rutaceae
Genus:	Angostura
Species:	A. trifoliata
Binomial name
Angostura trifoliata (Willd.) T.S.Elias
Synonyms
Bonplandia trifoliata Willd. Cusparia febrifuga Humb. ex DC. Cusparia trifoliata (Willd.) Engl. Galipea officinalis Hancock[1]

Angostura bark is used in the treatment of fevers, where it is believed to be as effective as quinine.^[2] It is also used in a number of aromatic bitters, such as Abbott's Bitters and Fever-Tree aromatic tonic water;^[4] however, it is not used in Angostura brand bitters, which is instead named after a town in Venezuela, now Ciudad Bolívar. This plant is used to flavor foods like candy and ice cream.^[3]

The bark is bruised and used to intoxicate fish.^[2]